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A significant concern discussed is how the militant activism and aggressive stance towards controversial issues have negatively affected public perception of trans people and the broader LGBT+ community. Many trans individuals who prefer a more conventional or non-confrontational approach feel alienated and misunderstood due to the aggressive tactics employed by certain activist factions.
Scarella condemns the movement that has "taken over" the original LGBT rights agenda. He stresses that the majority of transgender and gay people simply want equal rights and societal acceptance—goals that do not require aligning with extreme or fringe elements. Instead, recent activism has led to a societal backlash, where some see the community through a politicized and often negatively skewed lens.